Month: June 2012
There is something perverse about the way Parisians walk — sometimes hurried, usually with a strong beat, but rarely with a happy-go-lucky stride that says — “wow, how lucky am I to live in Paris.â€Â Parisians should be skipping with delight,…
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For one of the better brocante shows to look for silver, fine china, goblets of Baccarat, antique necklaces, old framed art pieces and other fine brocante pieces, visit Porte d’Auteuil in the posh 16th Arrondissement the weekend of June 23 and 24. Saturday…
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Owned by the same family that runs the prestigious Michelin two star Taillevent restaurant and single Michelin star L’Angle du Faubourg restraurant next door, Les Caves Taillevent stores over 150,000 bottles of wine, including remarkable wines under its own label. For…
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Le Meurice is one of just only seven “palace†hotels in Paris and when you walk in you will see why — its opulence, with gilded gold mirrors, massive chandeliers, and elegant staff — all make for a visit that…
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While swimming in the Seine may sound rather unappealing to most, for kids the idea may be supercool. The floating Pool Joséphine Baker offers such an experience as an innovative, modern use of precious little Parisian space. The entire facility…
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